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GM-Backed Bright Idea Plug-In Hybrid Van To Be Built By AM General

Green Car Reports

Startup Bright Automotive announced last week that, once the company completes its funding, its advanced plug-in hybrid Idea delivery van would be assembled under contract by AM General. That's the outfit that built the Humvee and Hummer H1, and spawned the now-defunct HUMMER brand, including the HUMMER H2--which AM General also.

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

EV Central

The BYD ute will kick off with a plug-in hybrid system that pairs a 1.5-litre The Nikola Badger may have just got scratched off the list , but there’s still no shortage of electrified utes under development. In fact, we reckon there are almost 20 load-haulers either confirmed or said to be on the way to production. Let’s check out the list.

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Hummer achieves 100mpg

Green Cars News

An American green technology company has developed a hybrid Hummer capable of over 100mpg. Raser Technologies, the company behind the hybrid hummer, claims to have achieved the impossible by greening up one of the cars with the worse environmental record. The Hummer H3E is a plug-in electric vehicle with an onboard range extender.

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Update: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

Clean Fleet Report

Available Super Cruise, demonstrated here on the GMC Hummer EV, offers hands-free driving and features the ability to automatically change lanes. The first was the 2023 GMC Hummer EV , next will be the Cadillac Lyriq. Chevy’s ready for its spot under the sun. Features (some RST only). Seating for five adults. Wi-Fi Hotspot.

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Analysis: What’s the Best Way to Market EVs?

Clean Fleet Report

This marketing choice by Ford is either a very bad idea (brand dilution) or a genius plan to move the pony car into the modern era. This marketing choice by Ford is either a very bad idea (brand dilution) or a genius plan to move the pony car into the modern era. GM is bringing back the Hummer brand as an EV within the GMC brand.

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Beyond Tesla: Why Your Business Needs Charging Stations Compatible with All Types of EVs

EV Connect

Starting with the very first model, Tesla reintroduced the idea of electric vehicles to Americans wary of giving up on gas, and reimagined the way EVs can be: sleek, sexy, powerful, and adaptable enough to stay on the cutting edge of technology. Meanwhile, GMC is working on the electric Hummer that will be available in SUV and truck models.

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Proposed Changes to Federal EV Tax Credit – Part 3: MSRP Must Be Less Than $80,000

EV Adoption

The provision requires that a new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicle purchased by the taxpayer has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $80,000 or less. If the regulation refers to vehicle “lines” — then as long as any version of a model, for example, Lucid Air, Tesla Model S, GMC Hummer EV, etc.,